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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.75, 702.01 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.75, 702.01 and 287.69 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.75 : 702.01 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.75/702.01 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.75x = 702.01 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.75x = 201,960.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,960.44/508.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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